The cranial cruciate ligament is one of the most important stabilizers in the canine knee, which makes it understandable why Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease (CCLD) impacts the canine population so […]

GME (granulomatous meningo-encephalomyelitis) is a fancy name in medical terminology for a kind of inflammation affecting the brain, the spinal cord and the meninges (the covering of the spinal cord and brain). The classic patient is a middle-aged, small breed dog of either sex – however, all ages and breeds can be affected. What kind of […]

Head trauma can occur in our pets! Head trauma/traumatic brain injuries can occur with motor vehicles altercations, hard objects (such as golf balls and baseballs) and even the tools used to hit the balls. Yes, it is true, sometimes animals can inadvertently, get hit in the head with a golf club or baseball bat! […]

There are a lucky few of you that have already met someone with these initials behind their name. Let me tell you what they mean! CCRT stands for Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. These initials are awarded to veterinarians and physical therapist after they sit for 120 hours of continuing education followed by a 40 […]

There are always a lot of questions about MRI vs. CT. These two imaging modalities are very different. CT is a better modality for bone and lungs. CT is great for finding small fractures and identifying pulmonary disease. CT uses x-rays to obtain images. MRI is the gold standard for imaging soft tissues, and […]

I am often asked this question by my friends, family, neighbors and a good number of people I meet when they find out what I do! Often, people are generally surprised that there is more to veterinary care than vaccines and itchy skin!

“Why should I do bloodwork on my pet, when I know I need a different test?”

This is a common question I hear from very educated clients. They come into my office with their pet that has an obvious neurologic problem, i.e. can’t walk! They know they need an MRI – they referred to a […]

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